Manatee Decals

New decals are designed and created each year in preparation for the manatee Voluntary Contribution Campaign. As these decals help to raise money for manatee recovery around the State of Florida, your contribution to this cause is appreciated.

The official manatee Voluntary Contribution Campaign began during the June boat registration period in fiscal year 1992-93. To provide direction, a Florida Statute was created to define the decal process. It states that a registrant who provides a voluntary contribution of $5.00 or more shall be given a sticker or emblem by the tax collector to display, which signifies support for the Save the Manatee Trust Fund. Prior to this time, donations were received under the Manatee Donation Campaign and no decals were issued to show the donor's support. This decal process is still in effect today.

Current year manatee decals are available at Florida County Tax Offices. These decals are given to individuals who donate $5.00 or more at the time of vessel or vehicle registration.  The donations from the manatee decals support manatee research, rehabilitation and educational programs.

FWC has a limited supply of some of the earlier decals. We would like to offer them to individuals who are interested in collecting them. Please indicate the decals you would like to obtain by checking the appropriate area on the order form and sending a check for the number of decals selected.  The decals will be sent to you within 4-6 weeks.

2024-2025 Decal: "Protect Your Waterways, Protect Their Home"

This year’s manatee decal is an awareness reminder that manatees are found in many bodies of water around Florida. Manatees inhabit rivers, bays, estuaries, and coastal areas, moving freely between fresh, salt, and brackish waters. Given their shared habitat with humans in Florida's waterways, manatees face potential harm from marine debris or trash.

The decal’s conservation message focuses on keeping track of your trash and keeping our waterways clean. Manatees may ingest plastic and other forms of litter, which can be life-threatening. FWC biologists have rescued manatees entangled in rope and other debris. You can help by securing trash, removing trash or debris from the water or shoreline when spotted, participating in local clean-up events, and by purchasing this year’s manatee decal.

Your actions and support benefit Florida’s manatee conservation efforts.

Thank you!

Decal artist: Sahina Irvin, FWC.

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